Boeing 707
The first successful western civil jet aircraft

Production In service Size Range Safety
 

Today the 707 is a reliable freighter in many countries, especially in Africa.
Facts
First flight:July 1954 
First comm. flight:Oct. 1958 
Accommodation:max. 181 pax. 
Seating:3-3 
Country:U.S.A. 
No. of planes built:1,100 
No. of planes lost:150 
Value: 
Competitor:N/A 
Dimensions
Length: 44.04 m (144' 6") 
Height: 
Wing span: 39.89 m (130' 10") 
Specifications
Cruising speed:900 km/h (560 mph) 
Landing speed: 
Cruising altitude: 
Range:4,800 km (2,980 miles) 
 
Engines, Thrust:4x turbojet 
 ·P&W JT3C-6 @ 60 kN (13,500 lbs)
Empty weight: 
Max. payload: 
MTOW: 112,590 kg 
248,260 lbs 
Fuel capacity: 
Fuel consumption: 

The Boeing aircraft family
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